[Infographic] Medical Marijuana vs. Traditional Pharmaceuticals

[Infographic] Medical Marijuana vs. Traditional Pharmaceuticals

The federal government currently classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance, on par with heroin and LSD — but research has shown marijuana to be safer than most of the prescription medications the federal government has made legal.

With 23 states and Washington, D.C. now allowing the legal use of marijuana for its medicinal properties, it’s clear that more Americans than ever are discovering how beneficial and safe medical marijuana can be.